Foundry Caster

The Foundry Visionmongers Limited; Beech Lanes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent foundry company in the UK seeks a Foundry Caster to join their supportive team. Responsibilities include preparing furnace charges, testing metal, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in a heavy foundry environment, particularly with molten metal. The position offers a competitive salary between £32,000 to £35,000, along with a weekly productivity bonus, overtime opportunities, and additional benefits. Training provided for successful applicants.

Benefits

Weekly Productivity Bonus

Holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with molten metal and in heavy foundry environments.
• Ability to work under strict SOPS and H&S guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Weigh up and prepare charges for the furnace.
• Test metal and make alloy alterations.
• Inspect cast strip and complete all work documentation.
• Sweeping and cleaning furnaces and casting areas.

Skills

Experience in a heavy foundry environment

Casting metal experience

Experience recording metal temperatures

Familiarity with SOPS and H&S guidelines

Job description

Reporting to the Foundry Manager, the caster will be expected to undertake any duties within the foundry. The role will include weighing up and preparing charges for the furnace, testing metal, making alloy alterations, pecking furnaces as well as sweeping and cleaning furnaces/casting area. You will inspect cast strip, unload cast coils and complete all work documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established and supportive team environment. Full training will be provided. Overtime is readily available to boost potential earnings.

ARE YOU FROM A FOUNDRY OR CASTINGS BACKGROUND AND HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH MOLTEN METAL?

The role of Foundry Caster would suit applicants who have experience as a production operative, machine operator, factory operative or similar from a foundry or heavy metals background. You must have worked with and had experience of the movement and testing of molten metal. You must have experience working to SOPS and to strict H&S guidelines.

• Must have experience previously working within a heavy foundry environment
• Casting metal experience ideally required
• Must have experience recording and detailing metal temperatures
• Must have worked to SOPS and strict H&S guidelines

Compensation and Benefits

£32,000 to £35,000 BASIC + Weekly Productivity Bonus (Up to £45,000 OTE) + Overtime Opportunities + Holidays + Pension + Benefits.

Shift Pattern

Continental Shift Pattern: 12 Hours. 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off rotation.